Voskhod 3KV No. 5
Re-entered 16 Mar 1966Voskhod 3KV No. 5 (NORAD 2070, COSPAR 1966-015A) was a SU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Mar 1966, launched on 22 Feb 1966 on the Voskhod 3KV No. 5 mission. It was operated by OKB1 as part of the Voskhod programme. The spacecraft was built by OKB1 on the Vostok bus, with a mass of 2,550 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to Voskhod 3KV No. 5?
Voskhod 3KV No. 5 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 16 Mar 1966, ending a mission that began with its launch in 1966. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did Voskhod 3KV No. 5 re-enter the atmosphere?
Voskhod 3KV No. 5 re-entered on 16 Mar 1966, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built Voskhod 3KV No. 5?
Voskhod 3KV No. 5 was operated by OKB1 and built by OKB1 (SU).